Brandon's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bar Harbor
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit Rd
Thunder Hole
Schoodic Peninsula
Sand Beach
Food scene
Great popovers.
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdHas great outdoor seating overlooking the harbor. Dog friendly. They have crayons and coloring book for kids to keep them entertained while food is being prepared.
11 locals recommend
Stewman's Lobster Pound
35 West StHas great outdoor seating overlooking the harbor. Dog friendly. They have crayons and coloring book for kids to keep them entertained while food is being prepared.
Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StClose by lobster pound
On your honor cheesecake. 24/7. Such a cool business model. Tons of cheesecakes to choose from.
25 locals recommend
Momo's Cheesecakes
471 Main StOn your honor cheesecake. 24/7. Such a cool business model. Tons of cheesecakes to choose from.
Local small market
Small market and gas station. Has essentials if you forgot anything.
Otis General Store
171 Otis RdActivities
200 acre sanctuary with walking trails. Specializes in bird rehabilitation. Small museum and nature center on site.
14 locals recommend
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
289 High St200 acre sanctuary with walking trails. Specializes in bird rehabilitation. Small museum and nature center on site.
Sail around Frenchman Bay with beautiful views of Acadia National Park from the sea
Sunset sail is very popular
9 locals recommend
Margaret Todd
27 Main StSail around Frenchman Bay with beautiful views of Acadia National Park from the sea
Sunset sail is very popular
Bar Island Trails
Bar Island TrailWalk to Bar Island during low tide. Great views of Bar Harbor
Large Supermarket
Shaw's
175 High StHannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StCity advice
Getting around
The West Shore Road is private and friendly.
Great for biking and walking. There is no public transportation. You will need a car to go on excursions.
Don't miss
Junk of Pork
This is a rock towards the north side of the lake that is great for jumping off into the water. It is a local attraction in the summer and loved by kids and adults.